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New England Vacation - Vermont family resorts

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Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachussetts, Rhode Island: the six states wedged between New York City and the Canadian border have nearly 500 miles of coastline plus some popular mountain playzones.

Below find ten suggestions for New England Vacation Ideas for summer, starting with:

Family Resorts

Recreation galore, swimming pools, kids' programs, bonfires... these resorts are dedicated to stress-free family fun. Hot spots include these places in Vermont:

  • Smugglers' Notch, VT
    This popular and award-winning resort near Burlington Vermont promises "the most fun your family ever had." Smuggs has infant care and many kids programs and activities including two teen centers. SummerFest packages include condominium lodging; Giant Rapid River Riding; waterslides; pools and hot-tubbing; evening entertainment; and full-day kids' programs for ages 3 to 17. Optional programs for older kids include Video Camp, Mountain Boarding, Junior Tennis, and more.

  • Tyler Place, VT
    With 156 acres on Lake Champlain in Vermont, Tyler Place has been hosting families for seventy years, and offers lake activities, myriad activities, 8 kids programs for separate ages, Family Retreats (special weeks that combine fun and learning), and --rare in the US-- all-inclusive pricing.

  • Wildflower Inn, VT
    A rambling inn in New England, that prides itself on delicious country meals and kids' activities; complimentary kids' programs.

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